Module 10: Care of the Elderly
Section outline
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Introduction
This section will focus on the age-appropriate care for the elderly adult.
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Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Consider all aspects of diversity, including age (C.O. #4 and #6)
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings for older adults (C.O. #6)
- Detail specific adaptations in client care to accommodate the needs of older adults (C.O. #6)
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 10 Introduction
- Read and view the materials in the Module 10.
- Read Chapter 19 and Chapter 7 in Introduction to Practical Nursing.
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
- Consider all aspects of diversity, including age (C.O. #4 and #6)
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